EDX Free Course – Introduction to Linux

If you wanna learn Linux, step by step, completing a well-designed course with videos and exercises , Introduction to Linux Edx course is for you.

You may want to learn from zero or just arefresh of your Linux knowledge. It’s completely free and has a certification curretly for $99.

Course Description :

Develop a good working knowledge of Linux using both the graphical interface and command line, covering the major Linux distribution families.

Linux powers 94% of the world’s supercomputers, most of the servers powering the Internet, the majority of financial trades worldwide and a billion Android devices. In short, Linux is everywhere. It appears in many different architectures, from mainframes to server to desktop to mobile and on a staggeringly wide variety of hardware.

Moreover, 97 percent of hiring managers reported that they will prioritize hiring Linux talent relative to other skills areas in the next six months, and 44 percent of hiring managers saying they’re more likely to hire a candidate with Linux certification.

This course explores the various tools and techniques commonly used by Linux system administrators and end users to achieve their day-to-day work in a Linux environment. It is designed for experienced computer users who have limited or no previous exposure to Linux, whether they are working in an individual or Enterprise environment.

Upon completion of this training you should have a good working knowledge of Linux, from both a graphical and command line perspective, allowing you to easily navigate through any of the major Linux distributions. You will be able to continue your progress as either a user, system administrator or developer using the acquired skill set.

What you’ll learn

A good working knowledge of Linux

How to navigate through major Linux distributions

System configurations and graphical interface of Linux

Basic command line operations

Common applications of Linux

Course Details

Length: 8 weeks

Effort: Most users will find that thoroughly covering the material will take anywhere from 40 to 60 hours

Price: Free

Add a Verified Certificate for $99

Institution: LinuxFoundationX

Subject: Computer Science

Level: Introductory

Languages: English

Video Transcripts: English

Conclusion

The course is a great introduction to the Linux System. The course is designed for IT-Specialists (Programmers, Web-Developers, and Administrators etc.) that have not worked with Linux and need a quick introduction how to work with the system.